The NFL is the land of the improbable, where momentum can shift in seconds and legends are made in the clutch. Over the last decade, we’ve witnessed jaw-dropping comebacks that left fans speechless and opponents stunned. These games weren’t just wins, they were football miracles.
Here are the Top 5 NFL Comebacks of the Last Decade.
5. Chiefs vs. Texans – 2020 AFC Divisional Round
In one of the wildest playoff turnarounds ever, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs erased a 24-point deficit in less than one quarter. Kansas City scored 41 unanswered points, proving they were never out of any game, and they rode that wave to a Super Bowl title.
- Score Before Comeback: Texans 24, Chiefs 0
- Final Score: Chiefs 51, Texans 31
4. Colts vs. Chiefs – 2014 Wild Card Round
Andrew Luck’s defining playoff moment. Down 28 points in the third quarter, Luck led a furious rally, capping it off with a fumble recovery touchdown and a strike to T.Y. Hilton to seal the win. It remains one of the largest comebacks in playoff history.
- Score Before Comeback: Chiefs 38, Colts 10
- Final Score: Colts 45, Chiefs 44
3. Vikings vs. Bills – Week 10, 2022
This game had it all, insane catches, goal-line fumbles, and overtime heroics. Justin Jefferson’s 4th-and-18 catch sparked a late surge, and the Vikings capitalized on a Josh Allen fumble in his own end zone. It’s one of the most dramatic regular season comebacks in recent memory.
- Score Before Comeback: Bills 27, Vikings 10 (late 3rd quarter)
- Final Score: Vikings 33, Bills 30 (OT)
2. Bengals vs. Chiefs – 2022 AFC Championship
Joe Burrow and the Bengals silenced Arrowhead Stadium, erasing an 18-point deficit to punch their ticket to Super Bowl LVI. The defense clamped down on Mahomes in the second half, and Evan McPherson sealed it with a walk-off field goal in OT.
- Score Before Comeback: Chiefs 21, Bengals 3
- Final Score: Bengals 27, Chiefs 24 (OT)
1. Patriots vs. Falcons – Super Bowl LI (2017)
This isn’t just the greatest NFL comeback of the decade, it might be the greatest ever. Down 25 points late in the 3rd quarter, Tom Brady orchestrated a historic comeback, capped off by James White’s walk-off touchdown in the first overtime in Super Bowl history. It cemented Brady’s legacy and crushed Atlanta’s dreams.
- Score Before Comeback: Falcons 28, Patriots 3
- Final Score: Patriots 34, Falcons 28 (OT)
The NFL has no script, and these five games proved that no lead is safe. Whether in the playoffs or the Super Bowl, these comebacks weren’t just wins, they were unforgettable moments etched into league history.
